"The Wife's Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
Challenge middle and high school students to think critically and support analysis of characters, plot, and literary craft with this close reading inference worksheet covering "The Wife's Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin. A detailed answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a digital version made for Google Drive is available.) This close reading activity will prompt students to do the following:
Read for literal comprehension
Use context clues to find meaning in unfamiliar phrases
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Discern the function of a given paragraph
Describe tone in context
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including anaphora, foreshadowing, personification, simile, and more
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
Consider using this resource as an in-class group activity. It may facilitate deeper conversations about characters, plot developments, and literary craft.
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
Challenge middle and high school students to think critically and support analysis of characters, plot, and literary craft with this close reading inference worksheet covering "The Wife's Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin. A detailed answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a digital version made for Google Drive is available.) This close reading activity will prompt students to do the following:
Read for literal comprehension
Use context clues to find meaning in unfamiliar phrases
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Discern the function of a given paragraph
Describe tone in context
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including anaphora, foreshadowing, personification, simile, and more
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
Consider using this resource as an in-class group activity. It may facilitate deeper conversations about characters, plot developments, and literary craft.
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
Challenge middle and high school students to think critically and support analysis of characters, plot, and literary craft with this close reading inference worksheet covering "The Wife's Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin. A detailed answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a digital version made for Google Drive is available.) This close reading activity will prompt students to do the following:
Read for literal comprehension
Use context clues to find meaning in unfamiliar phrases
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Discern the function of a given paragraph
Describe tone in context
Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of literary devices including anaphora, foreshadowing, personification, simile, and more
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
Consider using this resource as an in-class group activity. It may facilitate deeper conversations about characters, plot developments, and literary craft.
Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:
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Challenge middle and high school students to think critically and support analysis of characters, plot, and literary craft with this close reading inference worksheet covering "The Wife's Story" by Ursula K. Le Guin. A detailed answer key is included.